Guides A-Z

Guide describing how to apply an air control layer directly over existing wall sheathing and cover with two layers of insulating sheathing held in place by vertical furring strips.

Guide describing how to upgrade walls that separate the garage from the house by providing a continuous air control layer on the garage side of the wall and adding rigid foam insulation.

Guide outlining how to retrofit an exterior wall and/or attic to provide continuous air sealing.

Guide describing how to retrofit older solid masonry homes to withstand seismic activity while including energy efficient retrofits.

Guide describing how to construct and retrofit homes built on slab-on-grade foundations in earthquake-prone areas to withstand seismic forces by properly installing wall to foundation connections.

Guide describing insulation techniques for skylight shaft walls.

Guide describing how to install spray foam on the exterior of the existing home after framing over the existing siding.

Guide describing how to insulate the walls of an existing home with spray foam insulation.

Guide describing how to insulate an existing foundation wall by adding spray foam insulation to the interior side of the wall.

Guide describing how to create a fully aligned air barrier behind a staircase.

Guide describing how to install step and kick-out flashing on roofs.

This measure guides describes how to install structural insulated panels to block excessive heat loss and gain though structural framing.

Guide describing the need for adequate structural sheathing in exterior walls in homes in high-wind areas.

Guide describing how to install stucco over rigid foam insulation in new and existing homes.

Guide describing techniques for installing insulating sheathing as a continuous drainage plane on walls.

Guide describing the design and installation considerations for recladding of above grade walls using insulated vinyl siding.

Guide describing how to construct the walls of a home with bracing to resist wind and earthquake loads.

This guide describes how to install a rigid air barrier to separate the porch attic from the conditioned space.

This guide describes how to install a rigid air barrier to walls behind fireplaces.

This guide describes how to install a rigid air barrier to walls behind showers and tubs.

Guide describing how to insulate the sill beam or sill plate on the exterior side in a way that allows drying to the exterior, as part of an exterior wall upgrade.

Guide describing how to install flashings to help direct water down and out of windows and doors openings in exterior walls.